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Texas turns to recovery after deadly floods, but danger isn't over along the Nueces River
KERA News • • nation
Key Points:
- Texas continues recovery efforts after catastrophic flooding, with Gov. Greg Abbott highlighting ongoing concerns along the Nueces River in Uvalde County where evacuations remain due to rising floodwaters.
- The flooding has resulted in at least two deaths and disaster declarations for dozens of counties; the Nueces River crested at a record 28.01 feet, surpassing the 1996 high, and damaged infrastructure including the FM 481 bridge.
- Residents from affected areas, including Kerrville and Uvalde County, have begun cleanup and rebuilding, supported by state and federal aid following a major disaster declaration approved by President Trump.
- Communities have mobilized quickly to assist one another through donation drives and volunteer efforts, even as many residents face repeated flooding challenges from last summer’s historic floods.
- The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and the Rebuild Texas Fund, administered by the OneStar Foundation, are key channels for donations to support immediate relief and long-term recovery in the region.
